The Buildcorp Wallaroos side to face Japan in the second match of the two Test Series at North Sydney Oval this Friday night has been named, with two changes to the starting XV.
Head Coach Dwayne Nestor has brought in Lori Cramer onto the wing, with Eva Karpani promoted to the starting front row. Christina Sekona from Queensland is in line to make her debut via the bench.
Australia defeated Japan 34-5 in the first Test last Saturday at Newcastle Sportsground No.2 and will be chasing a maiden Test Series win on home soil this Friday night.
Buildcorp Wallaroos Head Coach Dwayne Nestor said: “It’s been a great week for us in camp and the more time we spend together, the more you can see our combinations growing.
“Japan asked a lot of questions of us last week, especially in that first half and we know that they will come out firing this Friday.
“For this team it’s about responding to that challenge and making sure we stick to our structures and plans.
“The team enjoyed being back out on the park last week and there is a real energy in the group to pull the jersey on and get back out there this Friday.”
The match will be broadcast LIVE on FOX SPORTS and Kayo as well as LIVE on RUGBY.com.au Radio.
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Buildcorp Wallaroos to face Japan:
1.Emily Robinson, Warringah, NSW Waratahs Women, 8 caps
2. Averyl Mitchell, Souths (Brisbane), Queensland Women’s XV, 1 cap
3. Eva Karpani, Randwick, NSW Waratahs Women, 1 cap
4. Michaela Leonard, Vikings, Brumbies Women, 1 cap
5. Alisha Hewett, GPS/ADFRU, Queensland Women’s XV, 18 caps
6. Millie Boyle, (vc), Royals (Canberra), Queensland Women’s XV, 9 caps
7. Emily Chancellor, Sydney University, NSW Waratahs Women, 3 caps
8. Grace Hamilton (c), Sydney University, NSW Waratahs Women, 12 caps
9. Cobie-Jane Morgan, Sunnybank, Queensland Women’s XV, 19 caps
10. Trilleen Pomare, Kalamunda, Rugby WA Women, 8 caps
11. Lori Cramer, University of Queensland, Queensland Women’s XV, 1 cap
12. Ariana Hira Herangi, Kalamunda, Rugby WA Women, 1 cap
13. Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea, Sunnybank, Queensland Women’s XV, 1 cap
14. Samantha Treherne, Sunnybank, Queensland Women’s XV, 11 caps
15. Mahalia Murphy, Campbelltown/Maitland, NSW Waratahs Women, 8 caps
Reserves
16. Ashley Marsters, Harlequins, Melbourne Rebels Women, 7 caps
17. Liz Patu, Wests, Queensland Women’s XV, 20 caps
18. Christina Sekona*, Sunnybank, Queensland Women’s XV
19. Rebecca Clough, Cottesloe, Rugby WA Women, 21 caps
20. Shannon Mato, Sunnybank, Queensland Women’s XV, 1 cap
21. Georgia Cormick, Power House, Melbourne Rebels Women, 1 cap
22. Arabella McKenzie, Randwick, NSW Waratahs Women, 1 cap
23. Mhicca Carter, Cottesloe, Rugby WA Women, 3 caps
